Surrey Hospitals Foundation

We received exciting news! The Surrey Child and Youth Transition Team will be expanding, adding 10 new staff to the team.

The Transition Team pilot project, launched in 2023 and funded fully by our donors, provides support to children and youth who are experiencing mental health challenges to make the transition from hospital care to community care services. Participation in the program has helped to reduce re-admission to the hospital.

The expanded team has also found a permanent home in the new youth mental health and addictions hub located in Surrey’s Newton neighbourhood.

https://www.surreyhospitalsfoundation.com/blog/expansion-of-the-surrey-child-and-youth-transition-team/

Have you considered planning a third party fundraiser for SHF? Third party fundraisers are a wonderful (and often easy and fun) way to contribute to better healthcare for you, your family, and your community.

Get our handy toolkit and register at ➡️ https://www.surreyhospitalsfoundation.com/thirdpartyfundraising/

Sharing this heartwarming story from Fraser Health about Kathryn and her son Malcolm who spent the first 12 days of his life at the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit at Surrey Memorial Hospital 💜

"It's terrifying... and just to have someone who reassures you and gives you the confidence that you need to just be like okay, I can do this. We're okay. Nurse Roley did an amazing job and made such a beautiful impact on our lives. I'll never forget her."

Heartfelt stories of gratitude: Kathryn and Malcolm Irwin Kathryn’s newborn, struggling to breathe, was rushed to Surrey Memorial Hospital. Nurse Roley was there to provide her the assurance she needed.Our teams kno...

Art Therapy is a vital part of our youth mental health programs at the Child and Adolescent Psychiatric Stabilization Unit (CAPSU), the Adolescent Psychiatric Unit (APU), and the Adolescent Day Treatment Program (ADTP) 🎨

In Art Therapy, patients are given choices throughout the creative process which allows them to strengthen their self-esteem and resourcefulness. Through a supportive and safe environment, patients have the opportunity to express and release emotions. This often helps them feel calmer and more hopeful 💭

We’re proud to support this important program and share some of the moving artwork created by youth patients.

We had the sweetest little visitor come by the office ☺️ For his first birthday, Ijin and his family celebrated by donating $365—one dollar for each day since he was born at Surrey Memorial Hospital! Thank you to Ijin and his family for celebrating such a momentous occasion with us 💜

Fun fact: Did you know that every day, 16 babies are born at Surrey Memorial Hospital? That's equivalent to a whole new kindergarten class every two days!

Today on we are spotlighting the incredible team at the Positive Health Services Clinic at Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre (JPOCSC). This clinic specializes in providing multidisciplinary care for patients living with HIV and Hepatitis C. It is a well-rounded team that includes Infectious Disease Physicians, Pharmacists, Nurses, Nurse Practitioners, Social Workers, and Dieticians. 💜

The Positive Health Services Clinic is one of more than 50 specialty clinics at JPOCSC, and we are proud to support this important facility.

We are excited to share that Adera Development Corporation has generously donated $10,000 towards expanding clinical and inpatient capacity at Surrey Memorial Hospital's Children's Health Centre.

Thank you to Adera for their incredible generosity and congrats to them for their significant achievement towards a sustainable community! 👏💜

Congratulations to the first-ever recipients of the Sherrold Haddad Excellence in Medicine Award, Dr. Alex Butskiy and Dr. Ahmad Ashrafi! Dr. Alex Butskiy is a Head and Neck Surgical Oncologist and Reconstructive Surgeon, and Dr. Ahmad Ashrafi is the Regional Division Head of Thoracic Surgery.

This prestigious award, established through a generous $1 million gift by the Haddad family, celebrates physicians whose dedication and innovative research are transforming patient care at Surrey Memorial Hospital.

The Sherrold Haddad Excellence in Medicine Award represents a commitment to ongoing innovation and excellence in patient care. Over the next decade, this award will empower physicians at Surrey Memorial Hospital to pursue groundbreaking research that has the potential to change lives. The Foundation is proud to partner with the Haddad family and continue to push the boundaries of medical research and patient care to new heights.

Read the full story: https://www.surreyhospitalsfoundation.com/blog/congratulations-to-the-first-ever-recipients-of-sherrold-haddad-excellence-in-medicine-award/

Big shoutout to the fabulous mother-daughter duo behind Smash + Tess for their incredible generosity! They've donated 150 new and oh-so-cute rompers for our newborn heroes ages 3-6 months at Surrey Memorial Hospital. Their thoughtful donation will certainly bring warmth and happiness to patients and families visiting. Thank you to Smash + Tess for making a difference, one romper at a time!

We're grateful to our longstanding partner, Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society for committing a $100,000 pledge towards the new cardiac catheterization labs (cath labs) at Surrey Memorial Hospital. To date, Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society has donated over $1.5 million since 1993!

The new cath labs will allow cardiologists to diagnose and treat problems in heart and blood vessels before they cause larger issues, such as a heart attack or stroke.

The Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society are heroes, both in and out of the fire truck. Thank you!

Thank you to everyone who came out to Champion of the Crescent 2024 presented by EllisDon. With the community’s support, we raised $218,346 for youth mental health programs in Surrey 🌟

This event could not happen without the support of our sponsors. A special thank you to:
Presenting Sponsor - EllisDon Corporation
Course Sponsor - Houle Electric
Stage Sponsor - Flynn Group of Companies
Picnic Sponsor - Safe Software
Fun Zone Sponsor - Surrey Fire Fighters Association IAFF Local 1271
Volunteer Sponsor - Jacob Bros

We would also like to give a heartfelt thank you to our race director Bryan Tasaka and his brilliant team at Mind Over Mountain, Go Taiko, Save-On-Foods, Starbucks, Astrographic Industries Ltd., Global BC Community Central, Antonio Larosa, DJ Goodspin, South Delta Watersports Paddleboard and Kayak Rentals, Crescent Beach Lifeguards, Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, all volunteers, guests, and paddlers! We appreciate everyone for taking time to come out and stand up for youth mental health 👏🏼

Thank you to everyone who came out to Champion of the Crescent 2024 presented by EllisDon. With the community’s support, we raised $218,346 for youth mental health programs in Surrey 🌟

This event could not happen without the support of our sponsors. A special thank you to:
Presenting Sponsor -
Course Sponsor -
Stage Sponsor -
Picnic Sponsor -
Fun Zone Sponsor -
Volunteer Sponsor -

We would also like to give a heartfelt thank you to our race director Bryan Tasaka and his brilliant team at Mind Over Mountain, Go Taiko, , , , , , , , Crescent Beach Lifeguards, Royal Canadian Marine Search and Rescue, all volunteers, guests, and paddlers! We appreciate everyone for taking time to come out and stand up for youth mental health 👏🏼

Paddlers! Tomorrow at Champion of the Crescent 2024 is your chance to win free Taylor Swift tickets with Z95.3 Vancouver! 🤩 Don't forget to visit their tent. Good luck to all paddlers and attendees 👏

🚗🖊 Tomorrow, theZ Squad will be onsite with the Taylor Car for the Champion of the Crescent, hosted by the Surrey Hospitals Foundation. Event takes place at Crescent Beach in South Surrey's Blackie Spit Park.

Come by from 9AM - 1PM and sign the car for your chance to see Taylor this December from Z95.3. And don't worry if you can't make it, cause the car will out and about all summer long at a location near you.

Sign the Car, Win the Tickets is partnered with our friends at Tsawwassen Mills!

We have a special surprise from our friends at HYPR Canada! 👀

Tomorrow at Champion of the Crescent 2024, you can enter our raffle to win a ❗ FREE PADDLE and HOODED SHIRT from HYPR Canada ❗

Thank you HYPR Canada for this amazing prize! We can't wait to see everyone tomorrow ✨

Shoutout to our incredible in-kind sponsors, Starbucks Canada and Save-On-Foods! Their generous contributions of coffee and snacks will be perfect pick-me-ups for our paddlers throughout the day! ✨

We're grateful to have Jacob Bros Construction as our Volunteer Sponsor for Champion of the Crescent 2024! 👏 Thank you to their team for standing up for youth mental health! 🤩

A big thank you to the kind Blenz Coffee staff at Jim Pattison Outpatient Care and Surgery Centre (JPOCSC) for supporting life-changing healthcare with their $500 donation! We always enjoy seeing the big smiles that come with every cup of coffee. Their kindness towards the staff and visitors at JPOCSC makes every visit a heartwarming one. ☕🤎

Did you know that 1 in 5 children and youth will experience some form of a mental health problem? The impact of this is felt in , where 1 in 3 residents are under the age of 19.

There are incredible programs such as Art, Music and Recreation Therapy, Sensory Interventions, and Therapeutic Writing that support children and youth's mental well-being.

You can make an impact and support these important programs 💜 Donate today and stand up for youth mental health: https://www.surreyhospitalsfoundation.com/paddle2024/

Thank you to Safe Software for sharing these messages on mental health ✨

A big thank you to our friends at Astrographic Industries Ltd. for being our Signage Sponsor at Champion of the Crescent! 🤗 The wonderful team at Astro have been longtime supporters of healthcare here in Surrey and we are beyond grateful for their unwavering partnership 🤝

Stand up for youth mental health and donate today: https://www.surreyhospitalsfoundation.com/paddle2024/

"At Houle, our purpose is to create opportunity, enrich lives, and bring communities to life. This means caring about the people that share their lives with us.

We recognize the critical role of youth mental health in shaping our future. By supporting this cause, we are not just empowering the next generation but also fostering a future where young individuals can thrive, achieve their potential, and place wellbeing at the forefront.

Together, we can all stand up for youth mental health and create a brighter, healthier future."

Thank you to Houle Electric for sharing this message on youth mental well-being 🤗

Make an impact and support the next generation 💜 Donate today and stand up for youth mental health: https://www.surreyhospitalsfoundation.com/paddle2024/

✨ THIS JUST IN✨

Our 2023 Celebration of Care Gala - A Sweet Escape has won the 9th annual ILEA Vancouver Awards for Best Fundraising Event! 🤩🎉

We want to extend a huge thank you to our stellar Gala Committee and SHF Board of Directors; our Presenting Sponsors EllisDon Corporation and Berezan Hospitality Group as well as our other amazing sponsors; our partner BC Event Management; the fabulous emcees Dr. Ratanshi and Sonia Sunger; auctioneer extraordinaire Fred Lee; and every donor, attendee, and volunteer who helped make the magic happen.

Because of all of you, $2.4 million was raised for children's health, making this gala the sweetest escape imaginable 💜 Here's to many more successes and making a meaningful impact on healthcare in the community together! 🌟

When it comes to water, firefighters are always in their element 🚒🔥

A huge shoutout to Surrey Fire Fighters Charitable Society for returning to Champion of the Crescent 2024 as the Fun Zone Sponsor! We’re excited to team up for another year of fun and supporting youth mental health programs in our community 💪💦

Registration is open but going fast! 🏎️ Sign up your team today: https://www.surreyhospitalsfoundation.com/paddle2024/

Big smiles all around as we celebrate another successful campaign! 😄🍪 Thank you to Tim Hortons for your unwavering support in bringing life-changing care to the communities south of the Fraser! Also, a big thank you to everyone who participated and purchased a cookie 💜 We hope it put a smile on your face

Two years ago, BMO Financial Group donated $250,000 to kickstart the Education Nursing Grant Program, which focuses on pediatric nurses' professional development. Since the start of the program, over 40 pediatric nurses at Surrey Memorial Hospital have been awarded the grant! ⭐

Amanda, a Registered Nurse at the Maternity Clinic, says, "I am immensely grateful for the grant you have provided. Your generosity not only enriches my professional growth but also underscores your commitment to improving health outcomes for women and children."

This program will continue to expand and grow pediatric services in Surrey. We are deeply thankful to BMO Financial Group for this generous grant and their ongoing support of invaluable educational opportunities for pediatric nurses 💙

Malnutrition is a significant problem in critically ill patients in the intensive care unit, as healthcare clinicians have struggled to accurately assess patients' energy needs. Thanks to your support, we were able to fund a groundbreaking technology called Indirect Calorimetry, which measures a patient's energy needs

Since the Critical Care department started using the new device last summer, the dietitians have found it to be a huge game-changer. They are now able to conduct tests more often, resulting in better accuracy for personalized and precise nutrition plans, ultimately helping to improve ICU outcomes.

Learn more in the story written by Registered Nurse and guest writer, Denise Moulton ⬇️
https://www.surreyhospitalsfoundation.com/blog/new-technology-helps-guide-nutrition-in-surrey-icu-patients/

New technology helps Guide Nutrition in Surrey ICU patients New technology helps Guide Nutrition in Surrey ICU patients

A heartfelt thank you to CCI Group for having us at their 4th Annual Mental Health Society Charity Golf Tournament 🏌️ We're grateful to be one of the recipients of the funds raised for and it was wonderful seeing our President and CEO Nicole Robson on stage as a keynote speaker 💜

Congratulations to CCI Group on their incredibly successful event!